Quality Technician - Food Manufacturing & QC Lab

Ziegenfelder Corporation; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-weekly pay

40 hours per week, set days off

Benefits after 60 days

401(k) with company matching

Paid holidays

Job summary

Ziegenfelder Corporation seeks a Quality Technician to ensure finished treats meet quality standards and packaging readiness. You will monitor production, inspect products, and maintain documentation, working across QA processes to drive improvements.

The role emphasizes HACCP, GMP, SSOP/SOP adherence, lab-type testing, and cross-functional collaboration with Production and Maintenance teams to sustain product excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience with Food Safety, HACCP, SQF, Sanitation (SSOP & GMP) and QA process improvement.
• SQF certification preferred but not required.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring finished products are ready for packaging by preparing inputs, monitoring processes, and inspecting quality.
• Reviewing QA processes and recommending improvements.
• Conducting production support including mix making, equipment cleaning, and sampling.
• Verifying product quality by color, taste, quantity, wrap, and Rainbow Array.
• Adhering to HACCP, GMP, SOP, and SSOP and documenting compliance with directives.
• Performing chemistry testing to ensure product specifications.
• Troubleshooting equipment malfunctions with Production and Maintenance.

Skills

Food safety systems

HACCP

SQF

Sanitation

Quality Assurance

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Food Science or Food Technology degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ziegenfelder Corporation seeks a Quality Technician to ensure finished treats meet quality standards and packaging readiness. You will monitor production, inspect products, and maintain documentation, working across QA processes to drive improvements.

The role emphasizes HACCP, GMP, SSOP/SOP adherence, lab-type testing, and cross-functional collaboration with Production and Maintenance teams to sustain product excellence.